Carnill and Company is an established interior design business with passion and drive. We strive to seek out the best in European design and create, warm, comfortable and inviting homes with an aesthetic edge.
Oct 21, 2021
Kelly Roden, owner of Meliora Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms in Bawtry.
The hypothesis behind biophilia suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek a connection with nature and other forms of life. Edward O. Wilson introduced the hypothesis in his book Biophilia, defining biophilia as ‘the urge to affiliate with other forms of life’.
When news is as bad as was contained in the latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate science, it can be difficult to identify and focus on slivers of positivity; but for me the fact that this latest report received so much coverage gives room for hope.
Earlier this year gardener Steve Wright agreed to take on the mammoth task of transforming the historic walled site in the heart of the estate. After gaining the tenancy, he put in a polytunnel and, within weeks, was growing salad crops and making plans for next year’s crops.
The Scandinavians are onto to something with their design principles and Hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’) philosophy – we have been entranced by the thrall of Ikea, light woods, and white walls for over a decade now but what is it and how do you create a perfect Scandi space. There is so much more to this principle than white walls where design, comfort and function meet in perfect harmony.
Summer really does bring out the best in our gardens and is the time of year when we can truly celebrate our lawns. It provides that all important centrepiece for relaxation and de-stressing as well as being an area to revitalise and rejuvenate. Your lawn acts as an extension of your home and provides the most amazing area for socialising and entertaining guests.
DIY Garden Pond
Water brings a garden alive and installing your own wildlife pond is a hugely rewarding experience both aesthetically and ecologically.
For years we opened up our gardens to the public in June to raise money for the National Garden Scheme charities. I never know why we chose June because our garden always seemed dull and uncolorful then compared to the months before and after.
